Director Abhinay Deol told The Times of India: "The show was never meant for the channel mentioned in news reports. Those were speculative stories, so we chose not to respond.

"The show is definitely happening, but I can't give you a timeframe within which it will launch."

A source has told the paper that the show was considered too Hollywood by popular Indian drama channel UTV.

Kapoor added: "Even the casting is yet to be locked. I am planning to recruit newcomers for the show, with me in the lead. 24 is special, and its adaptation has turned out beautifully. I want the best channel to launch the show.